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grow out of

grow out of

 
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grow
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to grow too large to wear something.
I loved this little outfit, but the baby grew out of it in just a month.The boys grow out of their clothes so fast when they reach eleven or twelve.
definition 2: of a child, to stop doing something or experiencing a certain condition because of getting older.
Our little boy always wanted to sleep with us, but he grew out of it eventually.I had an allergy to chocolate when I was little, but I guess I grew out of it.